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Research Associate
Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
Closing Date: 12 July 2020
Job Reference: LE23160
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Purpose of the role
The overarching objective of the hub is to develop data analytics algorithms and provide the associated theory that is directly linked to the requirements in the clinic for healthcare decision making. We will focus on some of the most challenging public health problems of our time, including: Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease and Dementia. There is a core mathematical component that is common to data challenges across these clinical disciplines, which the hub will evaluate and address through our interdisciplinary collaborations.
Key responsibilities The key objectives of the hub are to:
Develop new mathematical techniques for optimally acquiring, analysing, and processing multi-modal healthcare data to improve patient stratification.
Improve the robustness of AI algorithmic capabilities through rigorous mathematical treatment in preparation for their use in clinical applications.
Derive purposeful AI tools for clinical practice through multidisciplinary collaborations, host an open source modular toolkit and algorithm bank for the integrated analysis of patient data.
Contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of cancers, dementias, and cardiovascular disease through the development of mathematically sound AI techniques.
Research Associate
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Salary:
£30,942—£40,322
Contract:
3 Years Fixed Term
Location:
Centre for Mathematical
Sciences
Department:
Department of Applied
Mathematics and Theoretical
Physics
Responsible to:
Professor Carola-Bibiane
Schönlieb
Working pattern:
Full-time
Person specification
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Essential Desira-
ble
Education
A PhD degree in Applied Mathematics or Statistics (or a
closely related discipline )
Specialist Knowledge & Skills
Experience in healthcare data analysis
Substantial experience in programming languages e.g.
Python, C, R or MATLAB
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong organisational skills
The Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) The Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics is one of the largest and strongest departments of its kind in Europe. DAMTP is a large Department with around 50 academics (professors, readers and lecturers) and almost 100 contract research staff. There are also 20 – 30 visiting academics, 130 postgraduate research students and 100 graduate students Over 800 undergraduate and postgraduate students are enrolled in Parts I to III (years 1 to 4) of the Mathematical Tripos. Part III is not only the 4
th year
of the undergraduate course, but attracts more than 100 students each year from outside Cambridge, who take it as a one-year postgraduate course, leading to a Masters degree. DAMTP shares responsibility for teaching in the Mathematical Tripos with its sister Department, the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS). DAMTP also has responsibility for teaching mathematics to undergraduates taking Natural Sciences. DAMTP and DPMMS are accommodated, along with the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences and the Betty and Gordon Moore Library (covering mathematics, physical sciences and technology) at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences, a purpose-built complex in Wilberforce Road. The Faculty of Mathematics is a supporter of the Good Practice Scheme developed by the London Mathematical Society’s Women in Mathematics Committee (http://www.lms.ac.uk/women/good-practice-scheme). The Faculty is actively engaged with the Athena SWAN Award Scheme (holding a Bronze Award from 2013). The Department would particularly welcome applications from women, since women are, and have historically been, underrepresented on our academic/research staff.
The Department is also keen to attract applications from candidates who have a genuine interest in, and commitment to, developing the role of women in Mathematics and who can demonstrate the potential to be strong role models to female mathematicians. Research Current research in DAMTP is loosely organised into eight broad subject areas: Applied and Computational Analysis, Astrophysics, Geophysics, Fluid and Solid Mechanics, Mathematical Biology, Quantum Information, High Energy Physics and General Relativity and Cosmology. The boundaries between the areas are not rigid and evolve with time. Many members of staff contribute to more than one area and this is regarded as a key factor in the continuing success of DAMTP. Research in each of DAMTP’s subject areas involves collaboration with strong groups nationally and internationally, and participation in numerous interdisciplinary projects and programmes. Many members of DAMTP have valuable links with industry and other non-academic sectors. For more information please see: http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/research. There are strong links with the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences. At any time the Institute runs two parallel research programmes, each usually lasting six months and attracting several dozen mathematical scientists nationally and internationally. In several areas there are also links to research in DPMMS https://www.dpmms.cam.ac.uk/, including in general relativity and the analysis of Einstein’s equations, and to other Departments within the School of Physical Sciences (http://www.physsci.cam.ac.uk/researchinsps). Further general information about the University of Cambridge, the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, and Mathematics in Cambridge may be found on the websites: http://www.cam.ac.uk, http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk and http://www.maths.cam.ac.uk.
The Department
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The School of the Physical Sciences is
one of six Schools making up the
academic work of the University. It
covers Astronomy, Chemistry, Earth
Science, Geography, Materials Science
and Metallurgy, Mathematics and
Physics.
The School’s aim is to contribute to our
understanding of the physical world
through excellence in observational,
theoretical and experimental science and
to extend quantitative, qualitative and
combined methodologies to address
problems in the fields of biology,
technology, medicine, social science and
the humanities. In pursuit of these goals,
the School coordinates objectives in
research, teaching, and infrastructure.
About the school
The School of the Physical Sciences comprises the
following Departments:
Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP)
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Geography (including the Scott Polar Research Institute)
Institute of Astronomy
Issac Newton Institute of Mathematical Sciences
Materials Science and Metallurgy
Physics (Cavendish Laboratory)
Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS)
The School is responsible for allocating core funds to
departments and provides broad strategic focus across
its constituent departments in a number of areas
including; research activity, undergraduate and graduate
education, estate needs, fundraising and human
resources. As part of the University’s annual planning
cycle, the School prepares a financial and academic plan
which sets out strategic objectives, determines budgets
as well as the flow of resources to departments. The
School manages a wide range of administrative activities
and projects across its departments and works alongside
other Schools to further interdisciplinary research.
The School has over 1500 members of staff, over 3000
students and an annual budget of over £100 million.
The School
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Tenure and probation
Appointments will be made on a fixed-
term basis for a period of three years,
due to the limited availability of
funding. Appointments will be subject
to satisfactory completion of a six
month probationary period.
Hours of Work
and Working Pattern
The hours of work for the position are
37 hours per week, working Monday –
Friday.
Pension
You will automatically be enrolled to
become a member of USS
(Universities Superannuation Scheme)
– a defined benefits pension scheme.
For further information please visit:
www.pensions.admin.cam.ac.uk
Annual leave
Full time employees are entitled to
annual paid leave of 6.6 weeks (or 33
days), plus public holidays. The leave
year runs from 1 October to 30
September.
General information
Pre-employment checks
Right to work in the UK
We have a legal responsibility to
ensure that you have the right to work
in the UK before you can start working
for us. If you do not have the right to
work in the UK already, any offer of
employment we make to you will be
conditional upon you gaining it.
Health declaration
Once an offer of employment has
been made the successful candidate
will be required to complete a work
health declaration form.
Qualifications
The person specification for this
position lists qualifications that are
essential and/or desirable. Please note
that if you are offered the post you will
be asked to provide your relevant
original certificates of these
qualifications.
References
Offers of appointment will be subject to
the receipt of satisfactory references.
Information if you have a disability
The University welcomes applications
from individuals with disabilities.
We are committed to ensuring fair
treatment throughout the recruitment
process. We will make adjustments to
enable applicants to compete to the
best of their ability wherever it is
reasonable to do so and, if successful,
to assist them during their
employment. Information for disabled
applicants is available at http://
www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/staff/
disabled/
We encourage you to declare any
disability that you may have, and any
reasonable adjustments that you may
require, in the section provided for this
purpose in the application form. This
will enable us to accommodate your
needs throughout the process as
required. However, applicants and
employees may declare a disability at
any time.
If you prefer to discuss any special
arrangements connected with a
disability, please contact, Ms Julie
Bazin, who is responsible for
recruitment to this position,
Email Julie at hr-
Terms of appointment
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How to apply Applications should be submitted online via the University of Cambridge jobs page www.jobs.cam.ac.uk by clicking “Apply online” in the job advert. You will need an email address to register for our online system. Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Professor Carola-Bibiane Schönlieb
Email: [email protected]
If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact the recruiting manager for this position at [email protected] The closing date for applications is: 12 July 2020 The interview date for the role is: towards the end of July 2020